Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Greenup is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 880. Residents earn $45,625 per year, which is 39% below the national average.
Based on current data, Greenup receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Greenup offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Greenup is $45,625, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Greenup is $122,700, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $838 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Greenup is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 86 per 100,000, 96% below the national average.
13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Greenup experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,625 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,105 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $921 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,170 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 788 |
| County GDP | $1,075M |
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Healthcare | 61 |
| Retail | 101 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,310 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.51% |
| Commute Time | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 1.9% |
| Census Median | $122,700 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $119,895 |
| Census Median Rent | $838 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $848 |
| 1 Bedroom | $853 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $973 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,249 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,410 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,310 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.51% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.1% |
| Premature Death | 12,737/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 61 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 85.7/100K |
| 96% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 85.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.1 inches |
| 13% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 92.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
| Elevation | 539 ft (164 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 417/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5718°N, 82.8263°W |
| County FIPS | 21089 |
Winner: Republican by 50.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.5% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.62 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 417/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 61 |
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Retail Stores | 101 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 24.1 min |
| Work from Home | 1.9% |